"We have finished the day after significant progress in the negotiation between the United States and Iran. But he stopped short of saying the two sides had overcome any of their biggest stumbling blocks to a deal."
"We reached agreement on some issues, and there are differences regarding some other issues. It was decided that the next round of negotiations will take place soon, in less than a week."
"The Iranians, he added, had clearly expressed their demand for lifting of US sanctions, which Washington has long insisted will only come after deep concessions from Tehran."
Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran took place in Geneva, mediated by Oman, with technical-level discussions scheduled for Vienna within a week. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi described the talks as among the most serious Iran has had with the US, noting agreement on some issues while differences persist on others. The Iranians reiterated demands for lifting US sanctions, which Washington conditions on substantial Iranian concessions. Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi reported significant progress, though neither side confirmed overcoming major obstacles. US officials characterized the negotiations as positive. These discussions occur amid escalating tensions, with Trump threatening military action and US forces positioned near Iran.
Read at Irish Independent
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